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Race Recap: 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
Aug 8, 2013
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N2 driven by Scottish Allan Mc Nish, (C) ahead of Audi R18 e-tron quattro N1 driven by German Andre Lotterer (R) , Audi R18 e-tron quattro N3 driven by Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi (L), Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 7 driven by French Nicolas Lapierre (3rdL) and Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 8 driven by British Anthony Davidson (2ndR) take the start of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N°2 driven by Scottish Allan Mc Nish, (L) Audi R18 e-tron quattro N°1 driven by German Andre Lotterer (R) , Audi R18 e-tron quattro N°3 driven by Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi (back L), Toyota TS030 Hybrid N° 7 (back-R) driven by French Nicolas Lapierre and Toyota TS030 Hybrid N° 8 driven by British Anthony Davidson (3R) take the start of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERjean francois monier/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N1 driven by German Andre Lotterer (R) competes ahead of Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 7 driven by French Nicolas Lapierre (C) and Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 8 driven by British Anthony Davidson (L) during the 90th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N1 driven by Germany's Andre Lotterer (R) competes ahead of Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 7 driven by France's Nicolas Lapierre (2nd R), Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 8 driven by England's Anthony Davidson (2nd L) and Audi R18 e-tron quattro N3 driven by Brazil's Lucas Di Grassi (L) during the Le Mans 24 Hours Race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERjean francois monier/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N1 driven by Germany's Andre Lotterer (L) competes ahead of Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 7 driven by France's Nicolas Lapierre (C), and Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 8 driven by England's Anthony Davidson during the 90th edition of Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / ALAIN JOCARDALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N2 driven by Scottish Allan Mc Nish competes ahead Audi R18 e-tron quattro N3 driven by Brazil's Lucas Di Grassi during the 90th edition of Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France, AFP PHOTO/ ALAIN JOCARDALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images
- LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 22: The Dempsey Del Piero-Proton Porsche of Patrick Dempsey, Patrick Long and Joe Foster drives during the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 22, 2013 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)
- The No.95 Aston Martin Vantage GTE, driven by Allan Simonsen of Denmerk is seen after his crash. The No.95 Aston Martin Vantage GTE, driven by Simonsen exited the track at high speed at the "Tertre Rouge" corner on his fourth lap of the race, he died after due to his injuries. Le Mans, France, Saturday, June 22, 2013. (AP Photo)
- LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 23: The winning Audi Sport e-tron quattro of Tom Kristensen, Loic Duval and Allan McNish drives during the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 23, 2013 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)
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- The Toyota TS-030 No8 driven by Anthony Davidson of Great Britain, Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland and Stephane Sarrazin of France in action during the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Sunday, June 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- The Audi R18 E-Tron No2 driven by Tom Kristenssen of Denmark, Loic Duval of France and Allan McNish of Scotland in action during the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Sunday, June 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- Mechanics of the Morgan Nissan driven by Julien Nicolet of France, Jean-Marie Merlin of France and Philippe Mondolot of France are seen in action during the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Friday, June 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- Audi driver Tom Kristensen of Denmark crosses the finish line after winning the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Sunday, June 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- The Aston Martin Vantage GTE driven by Allan Simonsen of Denmark, is seen in action during the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Saturday, June 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- The Ferrari No66 of the Abu Dhabi's Racing Team driven by Abdulaziz Al Faisal, of Saudi Arabia, Khaled Al Qubaisi of Abu Dhabi, and Andrea Bertolini of Italy in action during the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Sunday, June 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- A general view at the start of the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Saturday, June 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- The Audi R18 E-Tron No2 driven by Tom Kristenssen of Denmark, Loic Duval of France and Allan McNish of Scotland is seen in action during the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Saturday, June 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- Toyota TS030 Hybrid N 8 driven by England's Anthony Davidson competes during the 90th edition of Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERjean francois monier/AFP/Getty Images
- Britain's Olivier Jarvis steers his Audi R18 e-tron quattro during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / ALAIN JOCARDALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images
- Austria's Alexander Wurz steers his Toyota TS030 Hybrid during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / ALAIN JOCARDALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images
- Germany's Andre Lotterer steers his Audi R18 e-tron quattro ahead of Toyota TS030 Hybrid driven by France's Nicolas Lapierre during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / ALAIN JOCARDALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images
- LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 23: The winning Audi Sport e-tron quattro of Tom Kristensen, Loic Duval and Allan McNish drives during the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 23, 2013 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)
- Spain's Marc Gene drives Audi R18 e-tron quattro N3 during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Japan's Kazuki Nakajima drives his Toyota TS030-Hybrid N7 during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Denmark's Tom Kristensen drives his Audi R18 e-tron quattro N2 during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- France's Jacques Nicolet drives the Art Car Morgan-Nissan N45 during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Fance's Pierre Ragues drives the Alpine-Nissan N36 during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 22, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N2 driven by French driver Loic Duval competes during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N2 driven by Scottish Allan Mc Nish (R) competes ahead of Toyota TS030-Hybrid N 7 driven by Japanese Kazuki Nakajima (L) during the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Toyota TS030 - Hybrid N 7 driven by British Anthony Davidson takes a curve during the 90th 24-hours of Le Mans endurance race on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERjean francois monier/AFP/Getty Images
- Danish driver Tom Kristensen (L), in his Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro, steers his car ahead of Swiss Sebastien Buemi's Toyota TS030 Hybrid during the 90th edition Le Mans 24 hours endurance race on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. Kristensen, 45, was part of the winning trio of drivers extending his all-time record of nine victories in the historic race but first since 2008. Audi recorded their 12th win in the Le Mans 24 hour race but it was a victory overshadowed by the death of Danish driver Allan Simonsen. AFP PHOTO/ ALAIN JOCARDALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images
- Danish driver Tom Kristensen (L), in his Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro, crosses the finish line to win the 90th edition Le Mans 24 hours endurance race on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. Kristensen, 45, was part of the winning trio of drivers extending his all-time record of nine victories in the historic race but first since 2008. Audi recorded their 12th win in the Le Mans 24 hour race on Sunday but it was a victory overshadowed by the death of Danish driver Allan Simonsen. AFP PHOTO/ ALAIN JOCARDALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images
- People cheer for Danish driver Tom Kristensen, in his Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro, after he crossed the finish line to win the 90th edition Le Mans 24 hours endurance race on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. Kristensen, 45, was part of the winning trio of drivers extending his all-time record of nine victories in the historic race but first since 2008. Audi recorded their 12th win in the Le Mans 24 hour race on Sunday but it was a victory overshadowed by the death of Danish driver Allan Simonsen. AFP PHOTO/ ALAIN JOCARD ALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images
- (From L) Drivers of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro Danish Tom Kristensen, French Loic Duval and Scottish Allan McNish celebrate on their car after winning the 90th edition Le Mans 24 hours endurance race on June 23, 2013 in Le Mans, western France. Audi recorded their 12th win in the Le Mans 24 hour race but it was a victory overshadowed by the death of Danish driver Allan Simonsen. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Los pilotos de Audi Motorsports Tom Kristensen centro, Loic Duval , der., y Allan McNish celebran su victoria en las 24 Horas de Le Mans, Francia, el 23 de junio del 2013 (AP Foto/Michel Spingler)
- (From L) Drivers of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro Allan McNish of Scotland, Tom Kristensen of Denmark and Loic Duval of France, react on the podium after winning the 90th edition Le Mans 24 hours endurance race on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. Audi recorded their 12th win in the Le Mans 24 hour race but it was a victory overshadowed by the death of Danish driver Allan Simonsen. AFP PHOTO/ JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi Motorsports chief Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, second left, with drivers, Tom Kristensen of Denmark, center, Loic Duval of France, right, and Allan McNish of Scotland, left, are seen on the podium after winning the 90th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Sunday, June 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
- People gather to celebrate the winning car of the 90th edition Le Mans 24 hours endurance race, an Audi R18 e-tron quattro, on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. Audi recorded their 12th win in the Le Mans 24 hour race, but it was a victory overshadowed by the death of Danish driver Allan Simonsen. AFP PHOTO/ JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERJEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images
- Audi R18 e-tron quattro N2 driven by Danish Tom Kristensen competes ahead Audi R18 e-tron quattro N3 driven by Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi during the 90th 24-hours of Le Mans endurance race on June 23, 2013, in Le Mans, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERjean francois monier/AFP/Getty Images